Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Electronic stability control (esc)
What is wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV electric vehicles. After experiencing an electronic stability control (ESC) system malfunction, the ESC malfunction warning light may not illuminate on the next key cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
What could happen
An indicator light that does not illuminate may fail to warn the driver of an ESC system issue, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
The EBCM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 15, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252515340.
Vehicles covered
- Chevrolet Silverado Ev 2026
- Gmc Sierra Ev 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V594000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- General Motors, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 11, 2025
- Owners notified
- Oct 15, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,191
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 12, 2025 to Jun 23, 2025
- Part
- Electronic stability control (esc) › Control module › Software
- Maker's own recall number
- N252515340
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 126
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Tires Jul 30, 2026
- Cadillac / Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Electrical system Jul 30, 2026
- Buick / Cadillac / Chevrolet and more recall: Equipment Feb 26, 2026
- Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Seat belts Jan 16, 2025
- Gmc recall: Exterior lighting Oct 10, 2024
- Cadillac / Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Electrical system May 9, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.